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A2 URC

1997 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,475 mi
Last recorded43,475 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Azure29,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 URC
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,475 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,568 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 31,112 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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A2 URC is a 1997 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 29,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 URC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 URC registered?

A2 URC is a 1997 Bentley Azure, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is A2 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 URC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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